I-129F May 2017 Filers

[Naes 12,205]

1 minute ago, Swissmiss82 said:

gosh if I'd make this phone call after 2 weeks and they say it takes 6 weeks, I'd probably curse them out and mention the 5-6 months wait was more than enough  glad you guys have a better temper than me lol

 

and thanks @Naes for the scan 11/28!!!! 231 sounds perfeeeect! let's hope it continues today!

They're passing by vjers.. now if only they can come closer to our vjers mates 

[plyn1209 149]

29 days since we got approved. No calls no email sent to nvc 😎😁giving them time, no pressure. ✌

[Meech 442]

Is there ANYONE whose case was received by NVC within less than a month? 

[Murph4865 597]

13 minutes ago, Meech said:

Is there ANYONE whose case was received by NVC within less than a month? 

NOA2 October 10
NVC
Recieved October 20th
Recieved Case #
October 27th

[Travie 52]

@Meech @plyn1209 @Swissmiss82 @AJ001 My noa2 was 10-24. Nvc just received my case on Monday at 12:00pm and they happened to give me a case number that same day. I was one day short of 5 weeks. Just to give you all a better estimate of when it should be there. I also called uscis the day before thanksgiving (you need to speak to a tier 2 as a tier 1 didn’t even know my case was approved) to see if they even sent it out. They checked a separate tracking system and advised me it was sent out on 11-20. Took a full week to be received. Mine still shows at nvc on the ceac website but my ds-160 and fees will be paid today so I can look at the available interview dates. Even though I’m going to wait until it’s “ready” at the embassy before officially scheduling our interview. Hope this gives some clarity, as I too was getting anxious. 

Edited November 29, 2017 by Travie

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

1 minute ago, Travie said:

@Meech @plyn1209 @Swissmiss82 @AJ001 My noa2 was 10-24. Nvc just received my case on Monday at 12:00pm and they happened to give me a case number that same day. I was one day short of 5 weeks. Just to give you all a better estimate of when it should be there. I also called uscis the day before thanksgiving (you need to speak to a tier 2 as a tier 1 didn’t even know my case was approved) to see if they even sent it out. They checked a separate tracking system and advised me it was sent out on 11-20. Took a full week to be received. Mine still shows at nvc on the ceac website but my ds-160 and fees will be paid today so I can look at the available interview dates. Even though I’m going to wait until it’s “ready” at the embassy before officially scheduling our interview. Hope this gives some clarity, as I too getting anxious. 

I still believe the problem is not NVC, but that USCIS doesn't send the files quickly enough and it's sitting there to be shipped to NVC.

 

[Meech 442]

1 minute ago, Swissmiss82 said:

I still believe the problem is not NVC, but that USCIS doesn't send the files quickly enough and it's sitting there to be shipped to NVC.

 

So perhaps we should be calling USCIS not NVC. Not that calling helps that much but still...

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

2 minutes ago, Meech said:

So perhaps we should be calling USCIS not NVC. Not that calling helps that much but still...

If I was in these shoes - I'd be calling both places and bug them to get that case number to start DS-160 ASAP!

I mean nothing to lose but a few min on the phone once a day

[Travie 52]

3 minutes ago, Meech said:

So perhaps we should be calling USCIS not NVC. Not that calling helps that much but still...

Give it a shot! 

[John & Rose 7,239]

I wanted to apologize to the group.  I forwarded a thread about the potential government shutdown yesterday but I should have done my homework first.  I didn't start the conversation but I did add a link.  As it turns out, USCIS is not impacted by a government shutdown.  They are a fee based agency so other then their HR department, visas will continue to be processed.

 

I am sorry if my post caused any extra stress.  We certainly don't need that.  

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

2 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I wanted to apologize to the group.  I forwarded a thread about the potential government shutdown yesterday but I should have done my homework first.  I didn't start the conversation but I did add a link.  As it turns out, USCIS is not impacted by a government shutdown.  They are a fee based agency so other then their HR department, visas will continue to be processed.

 

I am sorry if my post caused any extra stress.  We certainly don't need that.  

I missed that yesterday - but you certainly get extra kudos for standing straight to that and researched

 

I know we are all in the same boat and don't mean to harm each other so - let's stay positive and hope for them NOA2's to come in a hailstorm today hihi

[Meech 442]

9 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I wanted to apologize to the group.  I forwarded a thread about the potential government shutdown yesterday but I should have done my homework first.  I didn't start the conversation but I did add a link.  As it turns out, USCIS is not impacted by a government shutdown.  They are a fee based agency so other then their HR department, visas will continue to be processed.

 

I am sorry if my post caused any extra stress.  We certainly don't need that.  

It can happen to all of us. At this point everyone is stressed out and going hard on each other so I'm not really surprised at the drama from yesterday. I'm glad it's all sorted out now and we have 1 less thing to be stressed about  

I think it's very respectable that you can admit when you haven't done your research so kudos for that! I think everyone was quick to blame, it can happen to anyone. Hopefully you get your NOA2 soon and can move on with the process. 

Edited November 29, 2017 by Meech

[John & Rose 7,239]

2 minutes ago, Swissmiss82 said:

I missed that yesterday - but you certainly get extra kudos for standing straight to that and researched

 

I know we are all in the same boat and don't mean to harm each other so - let's stay positive and hope for them NOA2's to come in a hailstorm today hihi

It was pointed out to me!  LOL  I should have not assumed that they were funded by the same budget.  The stress levels are high enough without these added distractions.  I didn't mean to cause more anxiety.  I will think before I post from now on.

[Naes 12,205]

20 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I wanted to apologize to the group.  I forwarded a thread about the potential government shutdown yesterday but I should have done my homework first.  I didn't start the conversation but I did add a link.  As it turns out, USCIS is not impacted by a government shutdown.  They are a fee based agency so other then their HR department, visas will continue to be processed.

 

I am sorry if my post caused any extra stress.  We certainly don't need that.  

Used all my likes again 🙈

 

👍👍👍👍 everything is fiiiiine 😊

[John & Rose 7,239]

Just now, Naes said:

Used all my likes again 🙈

 

👍👍👍👍 everything is fiiiiine 😊

Thank you.  I promise to be smarter (and more positive) going forward.